Hydrolife Canada February/March 2017

CHARLOTTE'S WEB
This strain made headlines when the
battle for the right to use cannabis
as medicine first entered the public
consciousness. Having virtually no THC
and high amounts of CBD, Charlotte's
Web is the perfect strain for those who
want soothing relief without the buzz.
Having no psychoactive effect, it has
even been used to treat the symptoms
of epilepsy in children, including a girl
named Charlotte, for whom the strain is
named. It is a safe and effective choice
for pain management that won't induce
the intoxicating effects generally associated
with cannabis use. Charlotte's Web
has earned its place among the best
strains for not only pain relief, but stress,
depression, and myriad other ailments.
HARLEQUIN
An uplifting and euphoric strain that is
often hailed for its medical properties,
Harlequin has relatively low THC, high
CBD, and makes for a smooth and focused
high with incredible pain relief.
Its flavour can be described as earthy
with a touch of spice. Harlequin is one
of those strains that throws a wrench
into what we think we know about
indicas versus sativas. A 75/25 sativadominant,
Harlequin delivers the buzz
you'd expect from its Colombian Gold
and Thai lineage but has an unusually
high amount of CBD for a sativa.
There are a handful of sativas known to
rival their indica counterparts for their
medicinal properties and Harlequin is
one of them. It gives the perfect combination
of head and body high that will
let your mind wander while your aches
and pains wash away.
“ Typically,,, high CBD
strains are associated with painrelieving
properties, although
this is not always the case.”
PURPLE OG KUSH
Ever smoked purple weed? I mean really
purple? Purple OG Kush isn't just a
fancy name; it's the real deal. A heavy
indica with high THC and moderate
amounts of CBD, Purple OG Kush is a
favourite among those who enjoy solid
pain relief packed in a heavily floral
and enticing cannabis experience.
Often called Twisted Purple OG, you
can tell it's a kush strain from the first
hit. Earthy and subtle fruit flavours
make smoking Purple OG Kush one
of the most transcendental cannabis
experiences you can have. Purple OG
Kush is a relatively low yielder, which
makes it more of a boutique strain, if it's
grown right. The colour is a deep purple,
making it unmistakable in your garden
and in your bowl. Few strains live up to
the experience of smoking Purple OG
Kush, not just for pain relief but for the
incredible flavours and essence.
WHITE WIDOW
White Widow is one of the more
famous strains in the world of
cannabis and pain relief. The white
in White Widow refers to the thick
coating of crystals you are likely to
see encasing its pale green buds. As
a 60/40 hybrid, White Widow seems
to have inherited the best traits of
both worlds. With relatively low CBD
but high levels of THC, the buzz is
focused if not slightly dissociative.
It's this dissociative effect that
disconnects you from your pain.
When smoked, the buzz will start
in your head but will soon radiate
downward and out through your
arms and legs, leaving every inch
of you tingling. The buzz is uplifting
and thought-provoking; so much
so, you won't even remember what
aches and pains were troubling you.
AFGHAN KUSH
It is believed that some of the earliest
strains of cannabis were found deep
in the mountains of Afghanistan.
There, the first landrace Afghani
indicas were cultivated. Generations
of breeding have resulted in a
powerful yet sedating strain we
have all come to know as Afghan
Kush. Afghan Kush has a distinctly
earthy yet floral flavour; a true oasis
in the desert. It is often turned to for
pain relief, particularly migraine
headaches, as well as to help with
loss of appetite. As a resin-heavy
plant, it is often a first choice for
hash production. The buzz is mostly
concentrated in the head, however,
many have reported a numbing
sensation to the body, which is great
for easing the discomfort associated
with nausea or muscle cramps.
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